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LITHIUM ION (Li-ion) SHIPPING REGULATIONS
:
Check with all organizations for current shipping
regulations pertaining to Lithium Cells and Batteries
prior to shipping. Review all country specific regulations
on safe handling and shipping of Lithium Cells and
Batteries prior to shipping. Organizations include:
US Department of Transportation (DOT) 49CFR
173.185 Lithium Cells and Batteries
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Dangerous Goods Technical Instructions on Lithium
Batteries
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Dangerous Goods Regulations on The Transport of
Lithium Ion and Lithium Metal Batteries
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
Code 38-16 Lithium Batteries
When recycling batteries you must include a bill of lading
in order to comply with all applicable state and federal
requirements, or the recycling center may be forced to
return the shipment at your expense. If you have any
questions, please contact the recycling center directly.
The EPA certified RBRC Recycling Seal indicates
BURNDY
®
is voluntarily participating in a program to recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to placing batteries
into the trash, which may be illegal in your area. Please
call 1-800-822-8837
for more information.
BURNDY
®
is committed
t o p r e s e r v i n g o u r
e n v i r o n m e n t a n d
conserving natural
resources.
• Used batteries may have a significant residual charge. It
is important that they are prevented form short-circuiting.
This can be done by placing the batteries separately in
plastic bags or by placing non-conductive tape over the
battery terminals.
• While these batteries are normally safe to handle, they do
contain caustic materials that may have "vented" due to
misuse during the life of the battery. If the battery appears
to be "dirty" or have a white "film-like" substance around
the terminal, exercise caution when handling the battery.
Do not touch the dirty area. Wash your hands with soap
and water if they feel itchy, and avoid touching your eyes,
nose, mouth.
• Do not attempt to discharge the battery by short-circuiting
the terminals, consult your battery supplier for proper
instructions on discharging batteries.
• Do not bite, or place the battery in your mouth or nose.
• Do not place wet batteries in a plastic bag. The trapped
moisture will cause the battery to rust.
SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR BATTERY COLLECTION
Li-ion BATTERIES
BURNDY
®
encourages recycling of its products whenever
feasible. Recycling regulations and methods vary within
North America and BURNDY
®
does not endorse any one
recycling method or company. Consumers that wish to
recycle BURNDY
®
products in North America are asked to
do so according to your local, state and federal regulations.
Recycling resources for the United States can be found at
the US EPA web site at the following link:
http://www.epa.gov/recycle
If you wish to recycle batteries please use the above
link and/or contact your local RBRC recycling center.
If additional information is needed please contact the
BURNDY
®
, Littleton Tool Service Center.
Approved Battery Recycling Location:
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